Darla Marie Poole Mcbride

Darla Marie Poole Mcbride

4.4
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Galveston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

16301 PO BOX, Galveston, TX

About Darla

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

WE HANDLE 100% CRIMINAL LAW. DRUG CASES, ASSAULT, THEFT, PROBATION REVOCATION, FORGERY. DWI, WEAPONS CHARGES, SHOPLIFTING, & FAMILY VIOLENCE.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

McBride Law Firm

16301 PO BOX, Galveston, TX, 77552

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Darla Marie Poole Mcbride's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Natalie | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You get what you pay for.

There is a reason why this is the cheapest lawyer in Houston. Because Darla McBride is barely a lawyer. If she in your only option, I recommend representing yourself instead. In a shear and a half I could only get in contact with her twice. And on the most important and (what should have been) final ...day of my case, she did not show up. This is not the first time it’s happened because she was scolded by the judge for not showing up the day before and making her clients wait 6+ hours on a regular basis. She is a joke in the courtroom. To the bailiffs, to the prosecutors and even the judge she is a joke. If you care about your future at all you will not hire her.

Darla Mcbride

Replied last February 05, 2026

I understand your concerns and I want you to know that I’ve made every effort to keep you informed and supported throughout your case. I attended all major court dates and represented you at each critical stage, except when I was required elsewhere by the Court. Detailed list of appearances: 11/1/24, 12/12/24, 1/22/25, 2/26/25, 4/3/25, 5/6/25, 5/19/25, 5/20/25, 5/21/25, and 2/3/26. When I was in a jury trial in another Court on 2/2/26, I made sure to speak with you as soon as I was available. My highly trained criminal law legal assistant was always ready to help answer questions in my absence. Regarding the PTI violations, the Court noted these as part of your actions, and I did my best to support you through those challenges. The Judge’s comments about breaking his “rule” again for me were in reference to a situation where my client was not present. The Judge made it very clear that I was there. Yet he still broke his “rule” for me then and in your case. My priority has always been to advocate for your best interests, and I appreciate the opportunity to work with you through this process. I care deeply about my clients and strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for them. While I wish this case could have resulted in a dismissal, as I had planned for you (to follow straightforward conditions), I sincerely wish you the best moving forward.

Posted by Eric | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Class A felony and DWI

Gets the job done while Mrs Sandra gives support along the way . Let’s you know your options you decide while she fights to get it your way ! Class A felony assault deadly weapon— dismissal DWi time served -no jail ( I didn’t want to do probation or jail ) got it done ! Thank you and considering th...e circumstances it was a pleasure doing business !

Posted by Tomas Ramirez | November 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI

Amazing and persistent no other words for this awesome team who got my case dismissed! I will give them 1000 stars ✨ recommend it

Posted by Jered | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent services

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome from my case. Hired McBride for an assault charge and she was able to get the case dismissed. Hopefully I never have to call but will use McBride law again if I have to, thank y’all so much

Posted by John | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Attorney McBride is definitely worth the money!

I hired Mrs. McBride to handle my DWI case. Her assistant helped me understand what I was facing and how to keep my license from being suspended. Mrs. McBride did an amazing job in the courtroom and kept me out of jail. She helped me so much and I appreciate her a lot. She is well worth the price I p...aid, others were quoting much higher fees.

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Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darla McBride is a hard- working young lawyer. She exhibits a dedication to her clients that surpasses the vast majority of lawyers. She cares about her clients and getting it right."

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M. Trusty

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Other

"Darla represented my son. He was an idiot and she did a great job dealing with the matter."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Dean's List, South Texas College of Law

N/A

First Place Speaker, IPDA

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Lawyer, McBride Law Firm

2008 - 2010

Lawyer, KLF

2007 - 2007

Clerk, Texas General Land Office

2006 - 2007

Clerk, Newman Law Firm

2006 - 2006

Clerk, Gold Weems Bruser Sues and Rundell Law Firm

Associations

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

State Bar of Texas

Sample of Legal Cases

State ov Texas vs. TPD-Bug Hab

Dismissed

State of Texas vs. BAS- DWI

Dismissed

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Education

2008

South Texas College Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Louisiana College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Read to Kids on Law Day

US Supreme Court and Constitution

Languages

English

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